JUST IN: Man assaulted and robbed at gunpoint of jacket in Old Town North

Published January 19, 2024 at 2:30PM

Alexandria police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Old Town North on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 (via Google Maps)

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating an alleged assault and armed robbery of a man this snowy afternoon in Old Town North.

At around 1:40 p.m., the victim reported to police that a man wearing a dark jacket and light-colored jeans pulled a tan and black handgun on him, punched him, and took his black Canada Goose jacket with fur lining the hood, according to the police scanner.

The victim told police that the suspect ran west on Montgomery Street.

The incident is under investigation, according to APD.

Anyone with information on this incident can call the APD non-emergency number at 703-746-4444. Callers can remain anonymous.

Via Google Maps

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